How You Can Register for a Same Sex Marriage in Thailand as it Becomes...

Same-sex couples in Thailand can register marriage from 23 January onward! Same-sex couples will be able to register their marriage at any district office across Thailand, and at Thai embassies overseas, from 23 January 2025,...

Thai Massage Industry Assures Safety Standards Amid Thai Massage Concerns 

National — On December 9th, 2024, Mrs. Nantawan Chutiphongwiwet, an advisor to the Lanna Thai Massage Entrepreneurs Association, addressed concerns following the death of a luk thung singer in Udon Thani. The singer, Chayada Prao-hom,...

Minimum Wage Hike to 400 Baht Delayed Indefinitely Due to Bank of Thailand Issues

National — On September 23rd, 2024, Labor Minister Phipat Ratchakitprakarn addressed the recent delays in the Minimum Wage Board meetings.  The board was expected to discuss a nationwide minimum wage increase to 400 baht on October...

Patong Taxi Motorbike Rider Verbally Sexual Harasses Passenger

Patong – A taxi motorbike rider was charged after he verbally sexually harassed his female passenger in Patong. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that the story of a harassed taxi rider had gone viral...

UPDATE: Thai Doctor to Fight after Phuket Kwaeng Court Dismisses Controversial Case Involving Swiss...

Phuket – A young Thai Doctor will continue to fight and file an appeal after the Phuket Kwaeng Court has dismissed a case involving a Swiss Expat allegedly assaulting a Thai doctor in front of...

Foreign Tourists and Taxi Drivers Charged after Brawl near Phuket Shopping Mall- VIDEO

Phuket- Five foreign tourists and three taxi drivers faced charges after a video of them fighting went viral on social media. The altercation occurred in front of a shopping mall near the Darasamut Intersection in...

Indian Tourists Clash with Parasail Operator at Karon Beach in Phuket Over Payment Dispute

Karon– A dispute erupted between Indian tourists and a parasail operator at Karon Beach after the tourists allegedly refused to pay for the parasailing service. Photos of the altercation between the tourists and local Thais...

Thai Minister of Justice Visits Phuket Province and Gives Encouragement for Inmates

Phuket, August 4th, 2024— Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, the Thai Minister of Justice, embarked on a significant visit to Phuket Province today. His mission was twofold: to provide encouragement to medical personnel supporting dental...

Phuket Promotes LGBTQ+ Equality with MOU Signing

Phuket- On Tuesday, July 9th, an important milestone was reached in Phuket, Thailand. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for "Pride & Equality Phuket" was signed at the Seabed Grand Hotel. The signatories included Phuket Governor...

Public Health Minister Discusses Cannabis Reclassification Amidst Strong Public Support

National — On June 26th, 2024, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin discussed the potential reclassification of cannabis as a type 5 narcotic after opening the proposal for public consultation from June 11th to 25th. This follows...
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